I recently read an article in Forbes written by Erika Anderson focused on the benefits associated with executive coaching services. After decades of observation, three benefits more or less surfaced. An effective executive coach can help you do the following:

1. See yourself more clearly

2. See others more clearly

3. Learn ways to respond

Having worked with Dave for more than 5 years, both as an executive coach and as a consultant to the Buisness, I would describe these benefits as really a starting point. When you are working in a fast-paced environment, being self-reflective is difficult, and might even feel indulgent. This is where a professional coach is critical.

Dave is a fantastic sounding board and has an uncanny ability to distill complex problems quickly. That skill set comes from years of working with executives at large and small companies, not to mention his own career success Have no doubt about it, Dave won’t sugar coat difficult messages or feedback when it is needed.

Without a doubt, I would describe my time with Dave...

"I've been working with Dave for the past 5 years as a board member of my company SpaceCraft, as well as a valued mentor. He's been with us from the beginning, from helping to define the product/market fit, to advising on fundraising, and ultimately helping us grow the business to over 5,000 customers.

Dave was instrumental in providing me a with a sounding board for strategic decision making during key moments in our company's history: Assisting with completing our Series A fund raising, a strategic company merger, key personnel changes, and the drive to company profitability. Dave's candid feedback and approach to accountability keeps me focused on the work that will be most impactful to the company, and I would highly recommend him as a coach and advisor."

"Dave is the best coach for executives that I’ve encountered in my 28 year career. He is particularly skilled at helping executives with large company backgrounds adapt and translate their effectiveness into small and mid-market businesses.

Dave’s talent is distinguished by his ability to understand both his protégé and their business setting so that he can provide spot- on, extremely practical guidance."

Dave is able to understand the individual mentality and developmental opportunity and mesh those into the culture, business model and strategic and operational needs of their company.

Dave’s effectiveness in this critical area is tangible, proven and high ROI.

"In the last 12 months, I have had the chance to work closely with Dave Marmonti from Leader Onboard. Dave has been my sounding board, coaching me through difficult business and people decisions. His deep thinking approach, his straight forward conversation and fact based situational analysis have been great assets to me, and has helped me take and act on decisions more quickly. He is always available for a phone call, or to attend meetings with us to get a deeper understanding of our business."

“Dave Marmonti has been the executive coach of our team for more than a year. Dave is also guiding me in my CFO role of a Fortune 200 company at a time of deep transformation. Dave's impact in allowing us to become a highly functional team and me to be a more effective leader has been tremendous, impactful and invaluable.

Dave is a credible executive coach thanks to his understanding of the corporate world and its dynamic, acquired while managing large complex worldwide businesses. He has established a high level of trust with our team due to the technics used, the quality of his advice, his pragmatism as well as his ability to connect with people. Dave is an integral part of our team.”

"Being a leader changes everything. Before you are a leader, success is all about you. It's about your performance and your contributions. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. Your success as a leader comes not from what you do but from the reflected successes of the people you lead. Great leaders recognize the importance of continued improvement with external support via coach, act as role model, and support the concept of a learning organization. Hence, selecting a coach is a key strategic decision a leader has to make in their career. Personally, during my selection process, I was looking for a coach that has:

• experience coaching leaders at my level and above

• thought leadership, reinvented themselves successfully, and has helped many others do the same

• done what I want to do and accomplish

• Energy, style, approach and view that fit with my style

• ...

"Dave is a phenomenal C-level executive and approachable mentor who has unique qualities that makes him one of the most effective global leaders and change agents. I worked with Dave for many years and his level of thoughtfulness; problem solving and communication capabilities are best in class.

Whether it is in EMEA, US or in a global setting, his leadership qualities enable him to drive to solutions in a collaborative way. This is especially the case when managing high level of growth and change in a complex global environment. Due to this rich experience and his personal approachability, he is a pragmatic and highly effective mentor, coach and change agent. I highly recommend his advice and services to any senior executive or company"

Dave has a true passion for investing in the development of people. He takes the time to understand the strengths, development areas, passions, and goals of each person he's coaching. His guidance has been extremely valuable to me as I moved into different GM, Sales, and Marketing Executive roles during my career at Dell, as well as when I transitioned to Salesforce.com as an Executive.

Dave has a breadth and depth of global Senior Executive experience, that provides excellent context to his advice. I would give my strongest possible endorsement and would be happy to speak with any prospective clients.